Category Archives: Canada
In the news today: Canada vs. Morocco, Ontario heat wave, future of CUSMA
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Canada to face Morocco in Round of 16 at World Cup Canada will face Morocco in the Round of 16 at the World C...
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After N.B. law, all 10 provinces now have job protection for long-term sick leave
FREDERICTON - With New Brunswick's new unpaid sick leave law, all 10 provinces in Canada now have some sort of job protection for people who need extended time off for serious illnesses. From British ...
3h ago
World Cup delivers double dose of patriotism for Canadian dual citizens
VANCOUVER - It was almost 28 degrees in Vancouver last Wednesday, but Alex Garcia was still determined to wear two soccer jerseys at the city's FIFA Fan Festival. On the outside was the green one of h...
3h ago
World Cup knockout ticket prices in Vancouver and Toronto? It's a tale of two cities
VANCOUVER - Ticket prices for Thursday's round-of-32 World Cup game in Vancouver have plummeted since it became clear Canada wouldn't be playing there - but it's a whole different ball game in Toronto...
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Continental trade pact set to stay in place as U.S. blows past key deadline
WASHINGTON - A key date for a critical trade agreement will come and go this week as the United States under President Donald Trump continues to push for concessions from its closest neighbours. The U...
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Carney, Inuit leaders meet in Kuujjuaq today for Inuit-to-Crown partnership committee
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney will be in Nunavik today to meet with Inuit leaders along with half a dozen of his cabinet ministers, including those who handle the energy, public safety and defen...
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New Conservative leader Findlay fills new leadership with loyalists
VICTORIA - New B.C. Conservative leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay has filled several roles on her leadership team with loyalists. Findlay, who currently does not hold a seat in the legislature, has appointe...
11h ago
Canada approves first generic semaglutide injection for weight loss
OTTAWA - Health Canada has approved the first generic semaglutide injection for weight loss. The product from the Canadian company Apotex is known as Svemia and is a generic version of the brand-name ...
12h ago
Body of murderer who escaped after 35 years in prison is found in B.C. waters
VICTORIA - The Correctional Service of Canada says the body of an inmate who escaped from a Vancouver Island prison on Sunday after 35 years behind bars has been recovered. The service says Ernest Jen...
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More than $100K raised for 24 Sussex restoration: Rideau Hall Foundation
OTTAWA - The foundation in charge of the fundraiser to restore 24 Sussex has received more than $100,000 in donations in the few days since Prime Minister Mark Carney first announced plans to renovate...
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